NCT01216254

Clinical Trial Comparing Outcomes of Breast Conserving Operations With Classic v High-frequency Electrocoagulation

Prospective, Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Pain Sensation, Seroma Formation and Quality od Life Following BCT With SLND in Breast Cancer Patients Operated With Classic Versus High-frequency Electrocoagulation.

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: Phase 4
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 150 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The aim of this study is to assess the outcomes of breast conserving therapy operation depending on the type of surgical tool used: classic electrocoagulation with higher operative temperatures and high frequency electrocoagulation with lower operative temperatures. The investigators would assess the pain levels, length and amount of the lymphatic secretion as well as quality of life following breast conserving surgery.

Conditions

• Breast Cancer

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	classic v high-frequency electrocoagulation	During the BCT with SLND the investigators would use two types of electrocoagulation. The steps of the operation would remain the same in both arms, nevertheless the tool used would vary.

Timeline

• Start date: 2010-10-01
• Primary completion: 2013-10-01
• Completion: 2013-10-01
• First posted: 2010-10-07
• Last updated: 2012-01-31

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Poland